The institute will educate, motivate, inform and transform. Speakers include: Paula Kluth, Darlene Hanson, Harvey Lavoy, Pascal Cheng Tracy Thresher and more. Kluth is a nationally recognized expert on autism and inclusive education. Her publications include: "You're Going to Love This Kid," "Don't We Already Do Inclusion" and many more. The institute is for individuals on the autism spectrum and with other developmental and communication disabilities; friends, allies, families; educators, therapists and support providers. College students and university faculty are welcome.

Artists Steele and Jackson will present a gallery talk at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, which will be followed by an opening reception in the KAB South lobby. All events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday; noon to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and by appointment. Please note that the Gallery will be closed January 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For more information, visit www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery/home.html or call 319-273-3095.

This workshop will provide a model to constructively navigate potentially divisive, tough situations and conflicts; applicable for interpersonal, group, organizational and social issues. The information presented is particularly useful for classes, student organizations, campus departments, residence halls and more. To register visit http://ncbiworkshop.eventbrite.com/; for more information, call 319-273-3210 or http://www.uni.edu/provost/diversity.

This workshop will provide a model to constructively navigate potentially divisive, tough situations and conflicts; applicable for interpersonal, group, organizational and social issues. The information presented is particularly useful for classes, student organizations, campus departments, residence halls and more. To register visit http://ncbiworkshop.eventbrite.com/; for more information, call 319-273-3210 or http://www.uni.edu/provost/diversity.

More than a workshop, this is part of a campus-wide program to foster diversity inclusion, social justice and community building through a highly positive, interactive approach. Provides a unique method. Sponsored by the UNI-National Coalition Building Institute, a group of volunteer faculty, staff and students from across campus trained to facilitate NCBI workshops. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Participants must be able to stay for the entire workshop. Registration: http://ncbiworkshop.eventbrite.com/ For more information: 273-3210 or http://www.uni.edu/provost/diversity.

More than a workshop, this is part of a campus-wide program to foster diversity inclusion, social justice and community building through a highly positive, interactive approach. Provides a unique method. Sponsored by the UNI-National Coalition Building Institute, a group of volunteer faculty, staff and students from across campus trained to facilitate NCBI workshops. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Participants must be able to stay for the entire workshop. Registration: http://ncbiworkshop.eventbrite.com/ For more information: 273-3210 or http://www.uni.edu/provost/diversity.